Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute beak and feather disease causing death in young African Grey
By Doneley, R J T·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2003·West Toowoomba Veterinary Surgery, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute beak and feather disease in juvenile African Grey parrots--an uncommon presentation of a common disease.
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Plain-English summary
A young African Grey parrot suddenly became very ill and unfortunately passed away, showing no visible problems with its feathers or beak. This case highlights an unusual, severe form of Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease, which typically causes feather and beak abnormalities but can sometimes present acutely without those signs. Sadly, the parrot did not survive, emphasizing the need for awareness of this disease's potential severity in juvenile birds.
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Abstract
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease is commonly diagnosed all over the world as a viral disease of psittacine birds that primarily results in abnormalities of the feathers and beak. The clinical presentation of this disease varies between species and age groups, but in the majority of cases the course of the disease is chronic. This case report documents an acute form of the disease in African Grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) that resulted in death without lesions in the feathers and beak.
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